Pass

La Cebollita Restaurant

4343 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 8, 2026

La Cebollita Restaurant was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

July 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler and shelving unit above chest freezer near handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler and in rear prep/dishwashing area nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and peeling paint around rear exit door. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability. Observed peeling tape on ducts above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove peeling tape on duct and smoothly reapply tape on duct in said area for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.2-85.1f. Observed cold tcs foods, beef(49.6-52.5f), pork(46.2-55.6f), sour cream(47.5-49.7f), butter(51.6-57.6f),green salsa(47.3f), shredded cheese(49.4-51.3f), cooked vegetables(46.8f), shrimp(50.6f), hot dogs(54.0-55.2f), milk(53.2f), cheese(52.7-54.5f), beans(55.6-85.1f), rice(56.8f), chicken(46.6f), raw eggs in shell(53.6-57.0f) and shredded lettuce(49.8f)held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $2000 weighing 400lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walk in cooler at improper ambient temperature of 53.3f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on walk in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on the premises, observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 94.1-95.5f. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water above 110f at the 3 compartment sink and above 100f at all hand washing sinks. Instructed hot water generation and distribution shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site observed hot running water restored before conclusion of inspection, observed water temperatures ranging between 109.4-124.3f after restoration. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelving units in walk in cooler and shelving unit above chest freezer near handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove rust from all shelving units in walk in cooler and in rear prep/dishwashing area nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in rear prep/dishwashing area and peeling paint around rear exit door. Instructed to remove peeling paint and smoothly repaint in said areas for ease of cleanability. Observed peeling tape on ducts above three compartment sink. Instructed to remove peeling tape on duct and smoothly reapply tape on duct in said area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused two door refrigerator in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove all unused or non working equipment that is unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not inverted during storage. Instd to invert (handle up) and maintain

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used for food storage in deep freezer. Instd to use proper food storage containers/bags and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on exterior side of ice machine. Instd to remove plastic so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in rear dish/prep area to be slow draining. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen training on site for certified manager to be expired. Instructed to renew allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sink in mens toilet room. Instd to provide signage and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Missing labels on food storage containers. Instd to label with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE / DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical14 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: INspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAG

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORE PROPERLY.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: nspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS AND KETTLE THAT IS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW TO SANITIZE UTENSILS OR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR HAND SINK

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,FLOOR TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING AND OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HOOD

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,beans, chicken,steak,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical16 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace observed front hand washing sink slow draining.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no heating element for carnita hot holding unit at front service counter that is not in use at this time used on weekends.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above. A held for inspection tag placed on unit.once repaired email letter to food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for hot holding unit at front service counter must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings on floor under dry food storage shelves ,on top of chemicals stored on shelving units,on floor in between pallet on floor. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/28/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must store food storage containers from floor in rear prep area and store properly.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on shelving units.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep tables,walk in cooler shelving units.must repair or replace worn door gaskets on front 2- door prep cooler and rear 2- door reach in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over sized pots and kettle that is to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to sanitize utensils or remove utensils from premises.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from interior parts of ice machine, grill table,steam table.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath rear hand sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on garbage can in women's toilet room must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles in front and rear prep areas,floor tiles in dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust build up from ceiling and overhead shelf in rear prep area near hood.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in dry food storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in men's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from hoods in front and rear prep areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employee must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instd to obtain

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: The following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperatures in rear 2-door cooler: beef 70.2f, bean 54.0f. Green salsa 60.9f, red salsa 54.2f. All product of disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 30lbs, $50 value citation issued priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Rear 2-door cooler unable to maintain proper temperature, internal ambient temperature of 66.4f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to have coolers be able to maintain product temperature of 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority violation

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (beef, rice, beans, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lightsheilds and ceiling tiles in rear prep area with debris, dust. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy. Instd to provide written and acknowledged policy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Missing labels on dry storage containers. Instd to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood surface underneath front prep line/countertop. Instd to seal/paint all raw wood so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager as required. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.